The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency secured a favorable ruling on Sept. 2 from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The court ruled that EPA has the authority to terminate $20 billion in grants awarded under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a program established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act. The decision…...
EnerKnol joins EBA 2025 Energy Forum EnerKnol will participate in the EBA Energy Forum, a premier event for energy law and policy professionals. The 2025 forum takes place in Washington, D.C., from September 15-16. EnerKnol is a proud partner of the Energy Bar Association (EBA). The EnerKnol Platform provides streamlined access to a vast database…...
The U.S. offshore wind sector is navigating a shifting policy environment amid recent federal actions, which have slowed momentum and increased market uncertainty. These actions have led developers to…Read the full report…...
The U.S. offshore wind sector is navigating a shifting policy environment amid recent federal actions, which have slowed momentum and increased market uncertainty. These actions have led developers to reassess their timelines and commitments, rendering state efforts and long-term planning increasingly critical.
The 44th quarterly carbon auction held by California and Quebec sold all of the nearly 51.9 million carbon permits offered under the current auction at a price of $28.76 per allowance, above the floor price of $25.87, according to the results released on Aug. 27 by the California Air Resources Board. The current auction’s clearing…...
PJM Interconnection LLC and its stakeholders on Aug. 26 launched discussions under the Sub-Annual Capacity Market Senior Task Force, focusing on potential seasonal changes to its capacity market design. The group, created earlier this year by the PJM Markets and Reliability Committee, is tasked with evaluating sub-annual structures as the grid operator shifts away from…...
Several U.S. states have enacted or are considering legislation to manage the electricity costs and infrastructure impacts of large-load customers, particularly data centers. These energy-intensive facilities are expected to…Read the full report…...
Several U.S. states have enacted or are considering legislation to manage the electricity costs and infrastructure impacts of large-load customers, particularly data centers. These energy-intensive facilities are expected to consume up to 12 percent of total U.S. electricity by 2028, up from 4.4 percent in 2023, according to the U.S. Energy Department.
2025 NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance Fall Conference The NARUC Staff Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance will hold its Fall 2025 Conference on September 8-11, 2025. This event is designed to provide valuable insights into accounting, finance, and utility regulation for professionals at all experience levels working in today’s evolving regulatory landscape. To…...
The Maryland Public Service Commission on Aug. 20 launched a broad review of natural gas system planning practices under its ongoing “Future of Gas” proceeding. The regulator said the initiative is intended to evaluate whether the current long-term capacity, supply, and investment planning processes of natural gas utilities are consistent with the state’s climate commitments…...
